Jennifer Lopez on marriage: I've had my challenges, but I believe in love

Jennifer Lopez isn't ashamed to admit it: She prefers to be in a relationship. Of course, that revelation isn't a big surprise, considering that she dived into Casper Smart's arms just three months after her split from Marc Anthony in July 2011. (J.Lo made the confession while promoting season 13 of "American Idol" following a panel at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.) Click through to see what else J.Lo had to say -- about her 5-year-old twins, her career and marriage.

On whether she likes to be alone:

"I'm one of those people who does not like to be alone. I have no shame saying that at this point in my life. I think we have to own who we are [laughs]."